Tony Payne

In this week's Two Ways News, we talk about 'pastors', 'elders', 'overseers', 'ministers' and the often confused and confusing language of congregational leadership open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

Phillip and I talk about coronations, and the Christian view of government. The Coronation and the King, by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

Just back from an encouraging and stimulating round of ‘Trellis and Vine’ workshops in the US. Here are some reflections …  twoways.news/p/lessons-from…

Two Ways News: How is God's word unchained? twoways.news/p/how-is-gods-…

Two Ways News: The God who makes history twoways.news/p/the-god-who-…

A conversation I had with Phillip Jensen about our recent history here in Sydney, and how it relates to the Word of God. @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

The myth of the public square, by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

In our latest Two Ways News, 'A gamble not worth taking' -- it's not just problem gambling; all gambling is a problem. , by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

What shall we say about George Pell?, by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

Clive James's poem comes to mind: 'The book of my enemy has been remaindered, and I am glad'. But in this case, these great deals (finishing today!) are all by good friends … and me. matthiasmedia.com.au/pages/january-…

A fresh and (hopefully) helpful take on the question of what we really stand for as evangelicals, and therefore how we think through working with others. @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

In our latest episode, a case study in answering the nonsensical accusations that come our way. twoways.news/p/does-religio…

The kingdom of mercy, by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

My review of Al Stewart's new book (with bonus Chuck Norris jokes). Detoxing masculinity, by @TonyJPayne open.substack.com/pub/twowaysnew…

Phillip Jensen and I talk about challenging everyone to gospel ministry, encouraging some to pursue it in a paid, full-time way, doing all of this without creating two classes of Christians, and how we should think about ‘blokes worth watching’. twoways.news/p/the-gospel-c…

The freedom to speak on Two Ways News twoways.news/p/the-freedom-…

Latest edition of my newsletter, about the importance of teaching the gospel clearly to our people thepaynefultruth.online/p/the-fire-of-…

thepaynefultruth.online/p/the-essence-… Some thoughts on how the different concepts of 'member', 'community' and 'belonging' contribute to our understanding of what it means to be part of the congregation of Christ's people.

@maxrushden @guardian_sport @bglendenning @Towno10 @barneyronay I can see it now. In 2023, a brilliant young Arsenal team wins the league against all odds, and Barry says: "Well I suppose you have to give them some credit, but the others should have done better. I'm not that impressed to be honest."

Here’s today @guardian_sport FW. @bglendenning @Towno10 and @barneyronay saying things 👍⚽️❤️ theguardian.com/football/audio…

A broad-ranging chinwag with Phil Colgan about the opportunities and threats we face, about the two books everyone should read, and more. @TonyJPayne thepaynefultruth.online/p/q-and-a-with…